The spacecraft is now raised to its display height at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. It's wrapped up to protect it from all the dust that will be stirred up as workers build the hall around the shuttle.

NASA said guests get a great view with parts of the orbiter only suspended 7 1/2 feet off the ground.

The unwrapped Atlantis will be on display when the exhibit opens in July.

Images: Atlantis to move to new home Friday

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Atlantis

The permanent home of the space shuttle Atlantis is taking shape in Brevard County.